Anna Bligh
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anna Maria Bligh (born 14 July 1960) is an Australian politician who was the 37th Premier of Queensland from 13 September 2007 to 24 March 2012.[1] She is from the Labor Party. She is the first female to be Premier of Queensland. On 16 August 2012 it was announced that Bligh was moving with her husband Greg Withers and the rest of her family to Sydney.
Quick Facts 37th Premier of Queensland, Preceded by ...
Anna Maria Bligh | |
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37th Premier of Queensland | |
In office 13 September 2007 ā 26 March 2012 | |
Preceded by | Peter Beattie |
Succeeded by | Campbell Newman |
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Born | 14 July 1960 Warwick, Queensland |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Greg Withers |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Public servant |
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